Radford High School - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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n T1 T 1 QO V E lemor Cl ass Ruby India Furrow Olympian Literary Society. Our chewing gum shark, Ruby, is the one senior who is able to chew that delicious gum without calling forth that ominous “Five Off.” Coupled with this wonderful ability we shall never forget the tales Ruby relates in Miss Miller’s last study period. Virginia Preston Howe President Olympian Literary Society; Class Sec- retary-Treasurer, ’ 2 G ; Glee Club; Senior Features; Basketball, ' 26, ' 27; “Hi News.” Our fair beauty from Oklahoma ! Who can say that the seniors have not chosen with admirable wiseness their class beauty? Virginia came to us in ’24, straight from the “wild and woolly West,” and during the three years that she has been with us she has found a unique place in the hearts of every senior. We join in wishing her happiness wherever she may be. Frank Everett Grayson Class Vice-Presidpnt, ’25, ’26; Baseball. ’27; Senior Players; Olympian Literary Society. The only fault we have been able to find with this distinguished young man, so beloved of the fair sex, is that he sometimes has a peculiar aversion to washing his upper lip. He possesses remarkable athletic talent, lending to the baseball team his prowess. He makes a handsome figure in his uniform, too. Edith Elizabeth Jayne Senior Players; Athenian Literary Society. Although she is not at all old-maidish, she will always be remembered for her starring ability in old maid roles. When once a friend, Edith is always a friend. But what shall become of Edith? Surely she shall be a private secretary. 14

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The Oak Leaf, 1927 n 1 — lenior Cl ass Minnie Miller Cord Glee Club; Assistant Business Manager Hi News”; Olympian Literary Society. Behold our gifted songbird ! Is it any wonder that the senior boys sit in rapt admiration as she gaily sings their cares away? Or is it any won- der that they prefer the smile of this golden- haired beauty to “A’s” on geometry? Charles Fallon Davis, Jr. Senior Players; Olympian Literary Society. Fallon has always been a worth} - contributor to all class and school activities. He has seldom been caught studying, but is one of the fortunate who seems to have a passing ticket. We notice that his “Hup” frequently finds its way up Tyler avenue, and we do not have to guess its destina- tion. Nannie Marie Elmore Basketball; Athenian Literary Society. Yes, we all know Marie is little, but did you ever see her on the basketball court? She sure can cover a lot of space, as her guards soon learn. Although she has been with us only a year, we have found her to be a splendid stu- dent and a true friend. Lloyd Ethridge Ferrell State Public Speaking Contest. ' 26; Oratorical Con- test, ' 27; Hi-Y Club; Athenian Literary Society. In writing a sketch of Lloyd, it is impossible to give even a resume of his good qualities. In his school work he has shown marked mental ability. As an orator Lloyd is without an equal in Hi. He alone dares to oppose “Senator Carper” in heated discussions of present day politics. 13

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n The Oak Leah 1927 n lemor Cl ass Annie Elizabeth Jones Athenian Literary Society. Annie shall always be remembered at R. II. S. for having the perseverance and patience, during the last days of her senior year, of letting her hair grow into flowing tresses. May she always be the same gay and carefree girl. Here ' s wish- ing you luck, Annie! Eloise Elsie Lawrence Olympian Literary Society. Eloise is always happy and good natured. She is one of our hard-working students, and a girl who wields her influence for good always. May she continue to be as happy and good natured as she has been in Radford High. Welford Massie Jones Senior Players; Football, ’27; Basketball, ' 27; Athe- nian Literary Society. Was there ever a time when Welford was really serious? There seems never to have been a critical enough situation — not even when he lost his report card. Keep on grinning, Welford; it will get you out of many scrapes, which you seem to be an expert at getting into. Edna Lanora Mantz Basketball, ’27; Olympian Literary Society. One of our quiet but studious seniors. But lis- ten, seniors, when t he name Robert is mentioned, Edna comes out of her shell and peps up imme- diately. We can’t possibly say of Edna all the nice things that should be said, but we will just say, “Here’s wishing you a happy life in all the years to come.” 15 J 3